HC Deb 30 March 1939 vol 345 cc2235-6W
Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the Minister of Health what is the total sum retained per annum by local authorities in England and Wales in respect of local taxation licences?

Mr. Elliot

In the year 1937–38 the total sum retained by local authorities in England and Wales in respect of local taxation licence duties was £1,330,380.